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New consensus on managing acetaminophen poisoning
The panel emphasized the role of the patient’s history; an inaccurate estimate of the time of ingestion can lead to the erroneous conclusion that...
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Early or delayed AFib ablation after heart failure hospitalization?
Early catheter ablation, as early as during the hospitalization for HF, “might be a way to stabilize HF.”
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High-intensity interval training before major surgery may boost postoperative outcomes
HIIT could be cost-effective and “should be included in prehabilitation programs.”
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Gut and oral flora linked to subclinical CAD, inflammation
“Sch bacteria may “contribute to atherogenesis by direct infection or by altering host metabolism.”
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Promising phase 3 results for Alzheimer’s drug donanemab
The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 study showed significant slowing of disease progression.
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U.S. states, counties with highest Alzheimer’s prevalence rates identified
“These new findings could help physicians treating or caring for minority populations “understand the landscape of what the disease looks like.”...
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Group mindfulness programs tied to reduced stress
The results “encourage implementation of teacher-led MBPs for adults in nonclinical settings,” said the study authors.
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Men and women react differently to acute stress
In men, stress rapidly improved the ability to downregulate emotional arousal via distraction that was fully mediated by cortisol.
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High-dose vitamin D may cut risk for new atrial fibrillation
High-dose vitamin D3 supplementation may reduce incidence of AFib in a generally healthy, largely vitamin D–sufficient elderly population.
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More than 30 experts question validity of serotonin/depression study
The authors of the review article stand by their conclusion.
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New cannabis laws, higher binge drinking rates linked
States that have not enacted cannabis laws showed consistently lower rates of binge drinking over time among all age groups.
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Therapists’ oxytocin levels tied to patient outcomes
An increase in therapists’ oxytocin in response to patients’ negative emotions may represent activation of the therapists’ caregiving system.
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Teen depression and dyslipidemia: New data
There were no differences between study groups in mean lipid levels after adjusting for age, sex, and standardized BMI.
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New insight into drivers of self-harm in teens
The results “may give insight into predictors of maladaptive patterns of coping with negative emotions” for those with a history of NSSI.
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Novel agent promising for major depression: Phase 3 data
The study adds to evidence suggesting zuranolone is a promising novel therapy for treating MDD.